Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi

Specialized support for anxiety and compulsions

About Malekapukhrajbanu

Malekapukhrajbanu "Maleka" Qureshi offers therapy for individuals facing stress and anxiety, as well as for those wrestling with multicultural concerns, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and process addictions such as problematic pornography use, exercise compulsion, or gambling.

Background and approach

With 15 years of experience, Maleka blends several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs and life context. Maleka practices as an LCPC in Illinois, and she draws on methods from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and client-centered work.

Her style emphasizes collaboration: she helps clients identify unhelpful patterns, build skills for emotional regulation and behavior change, and move toward values-driven goals. Sessions are structured around client priorities while remaining flexible to changing needs.

Clients can expect a warm, practical orientation aimed at increasing day-to-day functioning and psychological flexibility. Maleka frames therapy as a partnership in which the client's own insights and strengths guide the work together toward clearer choices and greater balance.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take action toward a more meaningful life while learning to accept difficult feelings rather than avoid them; it is often useful for anxiety and persistent stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and is commonly applied to anxiety, obsessive patterns, and process addictions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-directed change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting methods over time so that the work aligns with each person's needs and values.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and the ability to access care from different locations. These formats allow ongoing therapeutic work to fit around day-to-day responsibilities and provide multiple ways to engage that can suit different communication styles and life circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist frequently address?

She works with stress and anxiety and also focuses on multicultural concerns, obsessions and compulsions including OCD, and process addictions such as porn, exercise, and gambling.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

The practice integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy depending on client needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 15 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individuals managing co-occurring challenges.

Where is the therapist licensed and what credentials are held?

She holds an LCPC and is licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180014619.

Does the therapist offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

Clients may connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences.

How does pricing and payment work for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy with this clinician?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English